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Aluminum Housings
Deep cavities, thin walls and mounting interfaces, reviewed as one connected geometry.
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Custom metal and engineering plastic parts, from deep-pocket housings and precision brackets to plates, manifolds and multi-face components.
| Machining Processes | 3-axis milling, multi-face machining and 5-axis machining. Indexed or simultaneous strategies reviewed by part. |
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| Part Size | Confirmed after reviewing the part envelope, material, tooling and workholding. |
| Materials | Aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, steels, brass, copper and engineering plastics. Grade reviewed at quotation. |
| General Tolerances | The applicable drawing standard and unspecified-dimension rules are agreed during quotation. |
| Critical Features | Hole size and position, flatness, perpendicularity and other drawing-defined requirements. |
| Surface Roughness | Specified by surface, material, tool access and finishing requirements. |
| Order Quantities | Prototypes, low-volume batches and repeat production. |
| Documentation | Material documentation and inspection records as agreed for the order. |
| Lead Time | Confirmed against drawing revision, quantity, material availability and surface finishing. |
Deep cavities, thin walls and mounting interfaces, reviewed as one connected geometry.
Mounting faces and hole positions that connect your component to the assembly.
Flat components with coordinated hole patterns, locating features and functional surfaces.
Multi-port blocks with intersecting holes, sealing faces and internal deburring needs.
Workholding components built around locating datums and repeatable positioning.
Features across several faces, connected by a consistent machining and inspection plan.
For plates, accessible pockets, slots and hole patterns. Features on other faces may require a planned sequence of setups.
A rotary axis can improve access to side or circumferential features. Availability and setup strategy are confirmed during review.
For angled features, complex surfaces and multiple tool-access directions. Choose 3+2 positioning or simultaneous motion to suit the geometry.
Measure what matters to the way your part works.
We connect drawing requirements to a practical inspection plan: what to inspect, how to measure it and which records your order needs.
Define hole size, position and reference datums. Match gauges or CMM measurements to the feature.
Review flatness, parallelism and perpendicularity against the functional interfaces on your drawing.
Plan datum transfers and verify relationships between features on different faces.
Review clamping, machining allowance and distortion risk together with the material and geometry.
Identify roughness locations, tool-mark direction and appearance expectations separately.
Confirm the inspection scope, material documentation and report format before production.
Functional machined surface. Specify roughness locations and acceptable tool marks.
A consistent matte appearance. Define masking and cosmetic expectations.
Appearance and protection. Confirm color, masking and post-finish dimensions.
For wear-related requirements. Review coating specification and fit allowance.
Specify coating system, thickness and the surfaces that require masking.
Review the material, process requirement and surface preparation.
Define appearance separately from drawing-specified surface roughness.
Specify artwork, location, contrast and part-traceability information.
Specify the finish, not just the color. Mark mating surfaces, masking areas, color references and post-treatment dimensions on your drawing. Machined roughness and finishing appearance are separate requirements.
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PROJECT EXAMPLE / 03 Internal corners follow the cutter radius. Allow room for a practical tool approach.
Read Design Note ↗Depth and opening width influence tool reach, chip removal and machining time.
Read Design Note ↗Wall height, material and support all influence the risk of deformation.
Read Design Note ↗Define hole depth, usable thread length and any inspection requirements.
Read Design Note ↗Identify functional references and separately mark critical relationships.
Read Design Note ↗Consider undercuts, obstructions and a stable way to hold the part.
Read Design Note ↗Review the drawing revision, functional interfaces and assembly requirements. Use first-part feedback to guide the next iteration.
VALIDATE THE DESIGNAlign the machining route, workholding and critical-feature checks around the agreed batch requirements.
DEFINE THE PROCESSManage drawing revisions, material batches, tooling and inspection records to support future orders.
CONTROL THE REPEATShare the model, 2D drawing, material, quantity and finishing requirements.
Confirm manufacturability, key requirements, price and a project-specific lead time.
Manufacture to the approved revision with the agreed process controls.
Inspect to the order requirements, prepare the agreed records and arrange delivery.
Practical answers to help you prepare the right information for your project.
Housings, brackets, plates, manifolds, fixtures and multi-face components are common candidates. Suitability depends on tool access, material and the requirements on your drawing.
Milling is often used for prismatic parts, pockets, slots and hole patterns; turning is often used for rotational features. Some parts benefit from both processes. Share the model so the route can be reviewed around the complete geometry.
Consider 5-axis milling when angled features, complex surfaces or multiple access directions make a simpler setup impractical. A review should distinguish 3+2 positioning from simultaneous multi-axis cutting.
Tolerance capability is reviewed for the specific material, geometry, feature and inspection method. Specify critical dimensions separately from general tolerances; a single tolerance should not be assumed to apply to every dimension.
These features can be reviewed for machining. Feasibility depends on wall height, thickness, material, tool reach and support. The drawing review should identify distortion and access risks before a process is confirmed.
Common material groups include aluminum, stainless steel, steels, titanium, brass, copper and engineering plastics. Confirm the exact grade and compatible finishing requirements during quotation.
Prototype, low-volume and repeat-production projects can be discussed. Each stage needs an agreed drawing revision, manufacturing route and inspection requirements.
Provide the 3D model and a 2D drawing where available, plus material grade, quantity, required delivery date, surface finish, critical tolerances and documentation needs. Accepted upload formats and limits must match the live quotation system.
